Mr Woan added: “We want there to be a process of evolution in Yeovil .

“The nature of town centre shopping is changing. People don’t just want to shop anymore, they want to dwell, socialise, gather, take part in leisure activities and shop.”

The changing nature of High Street footfall – with people looking for things to do during their free time – make it crucial for MFA Bowl to be replaced with another entertainment venue, Mr Woan stressed.